PLANNING BOARD WORKSHOP
MAY 10, 2000


ROLL CALL:

    Russ Wilder, Chairman - Present
    Alan Carpenter, Vice Chairman - Present
    Lisa Linowes, Secretary - Present
    Margaret Crisler, Selectmen Member - Present
    Walter Kolodziej, Regular Member - Absent
    Ross McLeod, Regular Member - Present
    Wayne Morris, Regular Member - Present
    Roger Hohenberger, Selectmen Alternate - Absent


The Board reviewed the minutes of April 26. Mrs. Crisler made a motion to approve the April 26 minutes. Seconded by Mr. Carpenter. Passed 5-1. Mr. Wilder abstained.

Mr. McLeod distributed a summary of the NHOSP spring conference he attended.

Mr. Wilder reviewed the correspondence with members.

  • Traffic counts data from RCRPC. RCRPC is asking for input on traffic count locations for Windham.


Discussion took place concerning Planning Board appointments to CIP, 93 Task Force, RCRPC, and other various subcommittees. Mr. Turner will advertise for volunteers. Ms. Linowes discussed holding one public hearing a month instead of two. Discussion ensued regarding this issue. No decision as to how to proceed with this issue, but several Board members expressed concern that the state RSA concerning Planning Board procedures could be violated as to timely review of applications. Ms. Linowes expressed concern that much of our time is being taken up by plan review and not planning. Ms. Linowes discussed tasks and projects for Planning Board review.

Mr. Wilder stated that at the June 7 meeting, volunteers should be appointed for the various positions. Mr. Turner will call each CIP member for interest on the new committee.

Mr. Wilder read the merger agreement and expressed concern regarding the town meeting requirement. Mr. Turner will check the Town records.

The Board reviewed the Land Use Draft of the Master Plan. The Board decided to incorporate some of the text from the1998 draft Land Use Chapter. Mr. Crisler will incorporate sections and revise document for the next meeting.

Mr. Carpenter made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Morris. Passed 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 10:05 pm.

These minutes are in draft form and have not been submitted for approval.

Respectfully submitted,
Alfred F. Turner, Jr

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